I can’t believe tomorrow is 2020. Both of my children are
graduating in the Spring, and as it looks now, both will be moving on to their
grown up lives over the next 12 months. So hard to believe.
I also have new people coming to join my household. A single mom
and her little girl will join my eclectic clan in February, until work on her
house is completed.
I just snuck into New York and saw some of my family over the
holidays- I always wish I had more time but it was wonderful to be together.
My father just celebrated his second Christmas on Hospice down
in Florida. It is hard to say goodbye from
so far away. I pray for his peace.
Aad it is time now to recommit and say what I would like my 2020
year to look like:
I am still working the Dave Ramsey Plan. This multi-year
project started in 2014 but it is my priority. After re-reading the Total Money
Makeover, it is time to recommit to my dream of being debt free. I am going to
be buying only things I need, and stop buying stuff I want but don’t need. Which
experience has taught me is easier said than done.
How to start?
Simply, I need to
commit to packing my lunch instead of buying stuff in the cafeteria each day. Cooking at home and packing my lunch will save money and I
will eat better.
I have to save more money- starting with
restocking (again) my $1000 Emergency Fund and working on a promotion this
Spring.
I will be borrowing books on Hoopla instead of
buying them. And read off my shelves- I have YEARS worth of books in my house
available.
There are also some things about me that need
adjusting.
I need to partake in MUCH LESS social media. I need to spend a
lot less time scrolling. Which means weekly check-ins
rather than daily check-ins on Instagram and Facebook and much less time on computer
games
I would like to be quieter and contemplative- I need to bring
more silence to the world instead of sound.
I need to write EVERY DAY- the stories in my head need a home on
the page. Projects started long ago need a finish date.
My work in progress: Do a better job of being a positive person:
As “Dear Abby” says, “What is the kindest, most loving thing I can say or do at
this particular moment?"
I will actively support charity more. Time to put my money where my mouth is!
Since there is so little time left, I need to spend more quality time with my children… I am taking them to Costa Rica so they can meet all (or most) of my Peace Corps family. Our first big family trip and I can’t wait.
I want to be content with my life as is- be me and be happy about it.
Do you have things to accomplish this year? I wish you luck with it. Happy New Year!
